Was Morgan Freeman in the movie close encounters of the third kind?

Answer 1

No. Morgan Freeman was not in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The actor in this film does look and sound like Freeman somewhat.

The air traffic control scene is riveting and a great filmmaking segment displaying excellent tension buildup. The principal air traffic controller in the film did a fantastic job.

Answer 2

As it stands, everyone who asks about this question seems to think so, and that Freeman is playing "Harry" the air traffic controller. If he was, and I believe he wasn't, was never listed in the movie credits.

Answer 3

The short answer is Yes,... Freeman was the AC controller and he played it spot on. He was back lit properly against the screens, had the terminology and technology down pat. ie when he requested the raw radar. But most importantly he had the voice exactly right. I had an opportunity to watch the movie again several months ago. Absolutely, that is how it would have played out in an AC Center. Freeman's short performance literally made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

I truly wish I could have the opportunity to tell him how good his performance was.

Another Answer:

Actually, Morgan Freeman did not appear in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, though the actor playing the air traffic controller does resemble him. According to the IMDb website, the parts of the AT controllers were played by David Anderson, Richard L. Hawkins, Craig Shreeve, and Bill Thurman.

Answer 4

He narrated "War of the Worlds" (2005).

He's been in several "Batman" films.

"Dreamcatcher" (2003).

Answer 5

Yes, he is Prisedent Tom Beck.

Answer 6

Yes, he was an air traffic controller

Answer 7

Yes